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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical ParkHistoric photo of piles of freight on waterfront in Dyea, 1898. Univ. of Washington, Eric A. Hegg collection
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Things To Know Before You Come

things to know before you come includes:

Weather
 

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Ranger Rain at Trail Center

Before you travel to Skagway you should find out about the weather with the link above. Also, check our Chilkoot Trail section of this website if you plan to hike the trail. Permit requirements and other important imformation can be found there.
Univ. of Washington historic photo showing old street scene with mud streets and tightly packed businesses  

Did You Know?
At the height of the Klondike Gold Rush, 150 businesses were established in Dyea, Alaska including 48 Hotels and 2 Hospitals. By 1903, Dyea's population was a mere 3. A visit to Dyea today reveals a thriving forest growing over the ghosts of those buildings.

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Last Updated: August 04, 2009 at 18:46 EST